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4/10/2007 1:30 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
Jake's New BFF

Forget Matt and Lance, Jake Gyllenhaal has a new buddy.

Jake was spotted in San Diego last week, visiting the set of HBO's pilot "John from Cincinnati," where his pal Austin Nichols plays the lead. Gyllenhaal arrived and was immediately escorted to Nichols' trailer, where they spent most of the day. Austin left the trailer only to grab some grub for the two from catering tables. This photo shows the best friends at a Lakers game in 2006.

Then, this past Saturday, TMZ spies spotted Jake and Austin in Los Angeles, having a quiet dinner at Jar restaurant. The two eluded having their pic taken by paparazzi when they escaped through the kitchen's backdoor. Reese Witherspoon, who has been romantically linked with Jake, was not present.

This is not the first we've seen of Jake and Austin -- their friendship goes back to the 2004 filming of "The Day After Tomorrow." Unlike the trio of Jake, Matt and Lance, this duo appears to be a lasting friendship.

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PoPo:  1712 days ago

I hope Austin used something besides spit!

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Britney Spears Photos:  1771 days ago

I'm waiting to hear more about that one

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ann:  1771 days ago

Are these two a couple? Sure looks like it to me!!!!

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Dottie:  1771 days ago

Jake you're such a cutey.

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nalaska:  1771 days ago

Toothy Tile = Jake G.

The whole Reese and Jake thing is just free publicity for their soon to be released movie. I didn't think Reese would stoop that low.

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Dottie:  1771 days ago

OMG, Jake is sooo damn cute. He's just too damn hot.

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DANIEL SMITH:  1771 days ago

one word .... LOVERS!

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The real Dottie:  1771 days ago

J ust
A nother
K ick a$$
E ncounter And I love it.

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Patty:  1771 days ago

Ah, another Brokeback Moment. Reese makes a fine "beard." She always came off a bit hard and cold to me. Now she can parade Jake around, get what she needs from the PR and Jake's PR people can take the heat off him for a little while longer before he comes out.

Tell me: are there any REAL men left in Hollywood? Have we diluted every man down to wimpy, soy-drinking, greenhouse gas speaking pansies?

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The real Dottie:  1771 days ago

It can't be true. I refuse to except that. Noooo Noooo

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marketta:  1771 days ago

Do you think they fooled around in the trailor???

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IKnewIt:  1771 days ago

These two are adorable - they make a much more interesting couple than Jake and Reese.

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Karen:  1771 days ago

What were they doing in the trailer all day?

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hmm:  1771 days ago

The cutest couple in Hollywood! Go, boys! *swoon*

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Bethany:  1771 days ago

I really think he's gay (not that there is anything wrong with that.) You always see him "gazing" into another man's eyes!

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